Description
Sheet Pan Tacos bring quick, zesty Mexican-style magic to your dinner table. Grab tortillas, toss ingredients on a single pan, and watch dinner come together faster than your favorite playlist.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans
Starches:
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup corn
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 diced tomato
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Stir 1 packet of taco seasoning completely into the meat, coating every piece thoroughly.
- Arrange 12 taco shells on a large sheet pan, spacing them evenly to allow proper heat circulation.
- Distribute the seasoned beef equally among the shells, using about 2 tablespoons per taco.
- Top each taco with 1 tablespoon of black beans, spreading them across the meat layer.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of corn and 1 tablespoon of diced tomatoes into each shell.
- Add 1 teaspoon of diced onion to provide a fresh, sharp contrast to the meat.
- Cover each taco with 1 generous tablespoon of shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake at 400°F for exactly 12 minutes, watching for cheese to melt completely and edges to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, about 1 teaspoon per taco.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the recipe lighter or vegetarian-friendly.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and prevent shells from sticking.
- Let the baked tacos rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven so the cheese sets and shells stay crisp.
- Customize your tacos with extra toppings like sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or sliced jalapeños for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg